Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Joe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend St. Joe Elementary School?
88 students attend St. Joe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of St. Joe Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Joe Elementary School?
St. Joe Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Joe Elementary School offer ?
St. Joe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Joe Elementary School part of?
St. Joe Elementary School is part of Ozark Mountain School District.
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